Obituary of Margaret Moroz

Margaret Mary Moroz (nee Baca) Age 92. Passed away Monday, January 27, 2014 at Proctor Unity Point Health Center in Peoria. Born March 31, 1921 in Joliet, she was the daughter of Ignatz and Helen (nee Arvey) Baca. She graduated from St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing and worked as a registered nurse for many years in San Bernadino, CA, Washington, D.C., and Joliet. She was a former member of St. Mary Assumption Parish, Holy Family Catholic Church and St. Ambrose Catholic Church. She was active in her children's school activities and served as President of St. Mary Assumption Mother's Club. Margaret loved to swim and garden, and could plant and grow anything. Surviving are her six children, James (Judy) Moroz of Hopewell, IL, Kathleen Moroz of Battle Creek, MI, Lynette Moroz of Orlando, FL, Thomas (Terri Cigelnik) Moroz of Chicago, IL, Gregory (Rosie) Moroz of Makanda, IL, and William Moroz of New York City, NY; nine grandchildren, Michael Moroz, Jessica (Frank) Weglarz, Lauren Umek, Jason Belford, Kristie (Shane) Stokes, Katarena Moroz, Anastasia Moroz, Christopher Moroz and Alex Moroz; one great-granddaughter, McKenna Dunnaway; one sister, Irene Cicenas of Oconomowac, WI; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Moroz (April 20, 1972); her parents; and three brothers. Funeral services for Margaret Moroz will be Monday, February 3, 2014 at 9:15 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet, to St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Crest Hill for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Cremation rites will be accorded following services and inurnment will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Joliet, at a later date. Memorials to a charity of the donor's choice in her name would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday, February 2, 2014 from 2-6 p.m. at the funeral home. For information (815) 741-5500.